THANK YOU to everyone who helped make TOAST 2026, the annual fundraiser for the Friends of the Blue Star Trail (FOTBST), a huge success. Your generosity raised over $100,000 to fund future construction of the Trail!

Lovely weather, a delicious dinner provided by Shanahan Catering, and a highly-engaged crowd made for a special evening at A Cut Above Event Center in Saugatuck. A standout moment was a moving tribute to Honorary Chair Kevin Martin by FOTBST President Clark Carmichael.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our generous event sponsors:

• Our Trail Champions, Clark and Cathy Carmichael, who matched donations dollar-for-dollar in a highly successful Trailblazer Match Challenge

• Brian and Lori Bosgraaf of Cottage Home

• Jim Sellman

We remain energized by the recent progress and exciting plans for both the north and south sections of the Trail. As we continue to say, “We can’t do it without you”!